The NFL churn is real, and it just hit former Seahawk defensive end Jared Ivey hard. The Atlanta Falcons announced Monday they’ve waived Ivey, ending his run with the team after a mere seven appearances. They also released fellow defensive end Drake Jackson in a pair of moves that speak volumes about the league’s brutal “what have you done for me lately” mentality.
Ivey’s Blink-and-You’ll-Miss-It Stint in Atlanta
Remember Jared Ivey? The Falcons snagged him off waivers from our beloved Seahawks right before the season kicked off, a decision that probably felt like a fresh start for the young DE. But in the NFL, fresh starts can turn into false starts quicker than a flag on the field. Ivey suited up for seven games for Atlanta, managing eight tackles and a single sack. That’s it. Seven games, one sack, and now he’s looking for his next opportunity. It’s a tough reminder of how quickly players can find themselves on the outside looking in, especially when they’ve been bounced between teams already.
Falcons Shuffle the Defensive Line
The Falcons weren’t just done with Ivey; they also cut ties with Drake Jackson, who they released. Jackson’s path was a bit different, signing to the practice squad after getting released from the Commanders’ injured reserve list back in September. He worked his way onto the active roster just last month but only played in two games for the Falcons before getting the axe. Interestingly, Atlanta didn’t immediately fill either roster spot, which tells you they must be feeling pretty good about some incoming talent. They could see defensive ends James Pearce and Yasir Abdullah back on the field this week. Pearce has been sidelined serving an eight-game suspension, while Abdullah has been on the injured reserve list. When those guys return, roster spots tighten up fast, and unfortunately for Ivey and Jackson, they were the odd men out.
It’s a stark reminder that in this league, you always have to be performing, or someone else is ready to step right in. For Ivey, who started the season as a Seahawk before being claimed, it’s back to the drawing board. We’ll be watching to see where he lands next.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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